Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Picket Twenty
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Wedding fish and chip van in Picket Twenty.
- Barn weddings
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Informal weddings
Planning an event in Picket Twenty?
Wedding fish and chip van in Picket Twenty, cooked to order
Once the fryers are on, guests find the van on their own. People chat in the queue and come back with full hands. Popular choices include curry sauce, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater food after the first dance and weddings in a marquee or garden.
Rural weddings around Picket Twenty have a magic of their own, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Timings are planned around your wedding, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Occasions we serve in Picket Twenty
Evening food matters, and a chip van gives guests something hot and generous. It is also a talking point.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Engagement parties
- Barn and farm weddings
It’s worth telling train travellers that the nearest station is Andover station, about 1.8 miles west.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
- The van’s size and access needs
- If the price includes VAT
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Late-night snacks from the venue can be small. A chip van makes sure nobody goes home hungry. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Picket Twenty hosts choose us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cover Picket Twenty and the whole of Hampshire
- All the chip-shop extras
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For event organisers in Picket Twenty
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Towns and villages near Picket Twenty
Also in Picket Twenty
Planning wedding fish and chips in Picket Twenty
Picket Twenty is about 1 mile east of Andover, in Hampshire. Picket Twenty is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Picket Twenty to Southampton (20 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church like United Reformed Church, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. For outdoor photos, Anton Lakes is close by, and the countryside around Picket Twenty suits an outdoor reception.
Weddings anywhere in SP10 and SP11 start with a parking spot for the van. From Levy Road, London Road and Stalls Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Picket Twenty sits on or near the A3093, so getting the van to your wedding is simple. For weddings just outside Picket Twenty, we cover Andover Down (1 mile north-east), Finkley Down (1 mile north), Picket Piece (1 mile north-east), Andover (1 mile west) and East Anton (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (12 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (11 miles south-east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Weeke (11 miles south-east) and Kempshott (14 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Finkley Down Farm Museum (1 mile north) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (1.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Local schools include Winton Community Academy (0.6 miles west) and Winton Community Academy (0.6 miles west)
How it works
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. At a December wedding in Picket Twenty, it is dark by about 4:00pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting, while a June wedding has light until about 9:25pm.
- You tell us your date, venue, rough numbers and when you’d like the food.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- On the day we set up in good time and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we clear our spot and leave you to the party.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Clear the route for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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FAQs for Picket Twenty
Can you serve after a service at United Reformed Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is Picket Twenty too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
What time is best for the van?
Most couples choose between 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done. We will work to your timings.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
If speeches or dances run over, we simply start a little later, so the food is still fresh.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch